CNO CNO - College of Nurses of Ontario Patient Safety and Risk Management

Question 1

According to CNO standards, which approach best supports a culture of safety in a nursing practice environment?

Accepted Answer

Reporting near-misses and adverse events to identify systemic issues

Answer

A safety culture encourages reporting of near-misses and adverse events so that systemic vulnerabilities can be identified and corrected.

Question 2

A client is identified as a high fall-risk. Which intervention is most appropriate as a first-line safety measure?

Accepted Answer

Implement a fall prevention care plan including bed alarms, non-slip footwear, and frequent rounding

Answer

Evidence-based fall prevention combines environmental modifications, assistive devices, client education, and regular monitoring.

Question 3

The '5 Rights of Medication Administration' include the right client, right drug, right dose, right route, and:

Accepted Answer

Right time

Answer

The 5 Rights are client, drug, dose, route, and time — foundational checks to prevent medication errors.

Question 4

A nurse discovers that a medication error occurred on the previous shift. What is the nurse's responsibility according to CNO standards?

Accepted Answer

Report the error to the appropriate authority, document it, and ensure the client is assessed

Answer

CNO standards require nurses to report errors, ensure client safety through assessment, and document events transparently.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in a clinical nursing environment?

Accepted Answer

To provide information about hazardous materials including handling, storage, and emergency procedures

Answer

Safety Data Sheets provide critical information on handling, exposure risks, and emergency response for hazardous substances used in clinical settings.

CNO - College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Test

CNO - College of Nurses of Ontario Practice Test

CNO CNO - College of Nurses of Ontario Patient Safety and Risk Management